Metal Shop

General Information

The Metal Shop contains a variety of tools and machinery that do not fit in the Clean Room or Wood Shop. A large worktable is available for equipment setup, classes, and workshops.

If you have any issues with Metal Shop equipment, the slack channels for this space include #general and #shop-metal.

Access Policy

Gas and Induction Forge

• Use of the Gas and Induction forge requires an orientation. Visit the Gas and Induction forge page for details.

Metal Fabrication

• Use of the Metal Fabrication equipment requires an orientation. Visit the Metal Fabrication page for details.

Oxy-acetylene Torch

• Use of the Oxy-acetylene torch requires an orientation. Visit the Oxy-acetylene torch page for details.

Metal Shop Area Safety

1. Do not use any machine you are not trained on and comfortable using. If you are unsure at any time, stop immediately and ask for help on Berea Makerspace Slack or email info@bereamakerspace.org.
2. Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug, leave a note on the machine, and notify Makerspace leadership.
3. Never assume a tool is properly adjusted; always check the tool before use.
4. Wear closed‑toe shoes.
5. Tie back long hair and secure loose clothing.
6. Helmets are required when operating the welder.
7. Wear gloves and a welding jacket when welding.
8. Create adequate ventilation when operating the welder – open the garage door and turn on the exhaust in the metal shop.
9. Inspect your work area for flammable materials and remove them.
10. Never touch the electrode or metal parts of the electrode holder with bare skin or wet clothing.
11. Insulate yourself from the work and ground – no bare feet, no wet clothing.
12. Inspect all electrode holders and cabling for damage.
13. Never modify or hack any equipment. If you think an improvement can be made, discuss it on Slack.

Equipment List

Picture	What	Manufacturer	Model	Status	Resources
	CNC Plasma Cutter	Langmuir Systems Crossfire	XR	Operational	External resources Manual: Langmuir XR Assembly Guide
	Plasma Cutter	Lotos	LTP5500D	Operational	External resources Manual: LTP5000D Manual
	AC/DC TIG Welder	Primeweld	225X	Operational	External resources Manual: Primeweld 225X Manual
	MIG Welder	Titanium Unlimited	200	Operational	External resources Manual: Titanium Unlimited 200 Manual
	Metal Cutting Mitering Chop Saw	Evolution Tool	S355	Operational	External resources Manual: Evolution S355 Manual
	Metal Drill Press	Sears	S-4390	Operational	External resources
	Benchtop Grinder	Hercules	HE0511	Operational	External resources Manual: Hercules HE0511 Manual
	Knife Grinder, Sander & Buffer	Grizzly	G1015	Operational	External resources Manual: Grizzly G1015 Manual
	Manual Milling Machine	Precision Matthews	PM-739M	Operational	External resources Manual: PM-739M Manual
	Induction Forge	Coal Iron Works	15 kW Induction Forge	Operational	External resources Manual: Coal Iron Works Product Page
	Gas Forge	Housemade	Apollo Forge	Operational	External resources Documentation available on the Apollo Forge page.